Barbara L. Thrasher is president of Communicating Power Inc., a nationally based company that has helped over 1,000 businesses. She also sits on the Royal Bank Advisory Council.

Madelon Smid is the published author and inspirational speaker who distilled the information to find out what makes a Smart Woman. Since the publication of the first edition of Smart Women, Barb and Madelon have conducted dozens of Smart Women seminars across Canada.